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This is one of the arches in Bryce Canyon. The view of Hoodoos was beautiful.
This is one of the arches in Bryce Canyon. The view of Hoodoos was beautiful.
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This photo was taken during my hike in Bryce Canyon. When I came up around the corner and saw the view of hoodoos through the triangle, I was so excited. Neither of us knew which trail to take but choose the Peekaboo trail. We worked through the terrain, but somehow missed the turn we needed to take and wound up doing about eight miles to work our way back up. We ended on the Navajo which was straight up switchbacks. At 65 yrs old it took a lot to get to the top, and I almost kissed the ground when I saw cement. I've had people ask if I would do it again, and I have to say "maybe" - but I'd definitely start at the Navajo, not end with it.Time
We started out about 10 am, and by the time I took this photo, it was about noon...high sun and heat. I relished the shade as I stood looking through this amazing peekaboo of the hoodoos.Lighting
Honestly, I'm an amateur so at this point I didn't know much about lighting. I let nature provide whatever she had to offer...and I was excited to get to this peekaboo with the sun where it was. I have my camera set on 400 iso as a rule so this worked.Equipment
I have a Sony A65, with a box 55 mm lens.Inspiration
I love alleys and tunnels, so this peekaboo spot fits right in. I enjoy seeing views through a lens, capturing a view of distance and angles. There is something mysterious about what is on the other side of a looking glass.Editing
I am not good with post-processing - being the amateur that I am. All I did was "AutoCorrect" in my lightroom. I always want the viewer to see my photos as natural as they were when they were taken - really raw.In my camera bag
I have my Sony A65, with the new box lens, but I've added a wide-angle lens, a nifty-fifty, and a Macro lens (all of which I love). I also have a remote, a tripod, and an external flash, and a light reflector attachable ring.Feedback
Have someone with you that enjoys the landscape as much as you do, so you never feel rushed. You want to take your time and see what you are looking at - feel the view so you know it's the shot you want. Take hundreds of shots, you may be happy with one such as this one. My eye may be different from others, which is why I love my shots so much - it is the beauty as I see it and love sharing.
